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Friday, October 16, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Preparing Talent in the Age of AI: The 2026 Deborah Vesy Systems Change Champion Award Forum
Remarks from Dr. Cameron Sublett, Senior Director of Innovation and Incubation, Foundation for California Community Colleges
Everyone is thinking about the implications of AI on jobs and occupations – how occupations will change, what new skills will be required for each occupation, and how an occupation will be expected to use AI. Many organizations that teach...
Friday, October 23, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
It's not your imagination, and it's not hype. Your energy bill is up. A lot. According to analysis by Signal Ohio, electric bills are up an average of 12% over last year and they've risen 62% over the last decade....
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:30 a.m.
After the Election: What's Next for Greater Cleveland’s Economy?
A Breakfast Conversation on State Priorities for Growth and Opportunity
The election season may be ending, but the work of improving the environment for companies to grow, talent to prosper, and communities to thrive continues. Greater Cleveland is gaining momentum. In the rankings of Midwest regions, the region was 4th in...
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